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by jkallinen
26 Nov 2013, 18:06
Forum: Ski Jumping Discussion
Topic: Cooper peak to be reinvented as worlds largest summer ski ju
Replies: 3
Views: 10571

Cooper peak to be reinvented as worlds largest summer ski ju

The Ski FLying demo that was to be held this winter is postponed now. Construction has begun.

http://www.skisprungschanzen.com/EN/Art ... r+ski+Jump
by jkallinen
07 Jun 2013, 19:54
Forum: Ski Jumping Discussion
Topic: Copper Peak Ski Flying Hill to re-open 2014 after 20 years
Replies: 1
Views: 9308

Copper Peak Ski Flying Hill to re-open 2014 after 20 years

I really can`t believe it. Have waited 20 years to get a chance to go see them compete on this hill. :D

http://www.usaskijumping.org/news/post/ ... ak-in-2014
by jkallinen
15 Nov 2011, 06:18
Forum: Off-topic & Chatter
Topic: Copper Peak Adventure Ride
Replies: 10
Views: 9618

Re: Copper Peak Adventure Ride

EliteAti wrote:There are some videos on youtube from 2010-2011 winter jumps on the hill, but to me the hill looks really dangerous.
Would love to see some links to view them ? Youtube does not have any.
by jkallinen
15 Nov 2011, 05:54
Forum: Off-topic & Chatter
Topic: Copper Peak Adventure Ride
Replies: 10
Views: 9618

Re: Copper Peak Adventure Ride

pepsiman89 wrote:thats not a "ski jump"
You are right, that is a cliff jump by a dead man. He killed himself by skiing out bounds at Snowbird UT before the season started,died in an Avalanche
2 days ago. World record holder for the highest ever cliff jump at 225ft.
by jkallinen
19 Jun 2011, 21:43
Forum: Off-topic & Chatter
Topic: Copper Peak Adventure Ride
Replies: 10
Views: 9618

Re: Copper Peak Adventure Ride

Here is the 1972 first Ski Flying Event held at Copper Peak. Going to be more work getting the ESPN 1989 video up. Must split it to fit into my 2gb youtube upload limit.

http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=jka ... YhfvARfHY4
by jkallinen
19 Jun 2011, 20:10
Forum: Off-topic & Chatter
Topic: Copper Peak Adventure Ride
Replies: 10
Views: 9618

Re: Copper Peak Adventure Ride

Thanks, finally home after 2 weeks. First video of the adventure is up on youtube. Picked up a couple DVD`s from their gift store and converted them. First one is the Copper Peaks first Ski Flying Event held in 1972. The next is ESPN coverage of the 1989 World cup at Copper Peak. Still in the proces...
by jkallinen
15 Jun 2011, 20:47
Forum: Off-topic & Chatter
Topic: Copper Peak Adventure Ride
Replies: 10
Views: 9618

Copper Peak Adventure Ride

Been on Vacation just 5 miles down the road from Copper Peak Ski Flying Hill since last Tuesday staying at Big Powderhorn Ski Resort. They finally opened up for the season today 6/15/2011. So we went down and checked out the jump. There will no more ski jumping at this hill, its more of tourist attr...
by jkallinen
08 May 2011, 03:44
Forum: Ideas & Suggestions
Topic: Ironwood hill
Replies: 21
Views: 20858

Re: Ironwood hill

I voted yes, going to be visiting this hill this June while on vacation. Will be staying 6 miles down the road at Big Powderhorn Ski resort. Going to talk with the operators if this hill will meet FIS standards to open for world cup competitions once again. Since they have not jumped on this hill si...
by jkallinen
06 May 2011, 01:28
Forum: Off-topic & Chatter
Topic: Real hills in DSJ style
Replies: 31
Views: 26150

Re: Real hills in DSJ style

This would be a cool hill to model.

http://www.copperpeak.org/

Will be on vacation about 6 miles down the road this June for 2 weeks. Going to check it out. Last Time we were there was in 95.
Previous year was the last time they jumped here. Would be great to get them back in operations.